I can’t figure out Glenn Beck.
On the one hand, you could argue he is doing more to educate the American public about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding principles than anyone else in media today.
On the other hand, you could argue that he makes sweeping statements that seem to stand those principles on their head – such as when he argued with Bill O’Reilly that “same-sex marriage” wouldn’t hurt America.
On the one hand, you could argue he is inspiring more Americans for the need to return to God and faith than anyone else in America today.
On the other hand, you could argue that his political advice is moving strongly in a libertarian and materialistic direction and away from the eternal principles and precepts of a more traditional conservatism.
Beck is so popular and his fans so devoted that they don’t allow much room for constructive criticism from friendlies who recognize the value of much of what he has to offer.
And few conservatives vying themselves for TV face time and access are willing to chide Beck when he needs it, because he is a celebrity of immense power and influence.
Read More: By Joseph Farah, WND
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This is truly hilarious. The only thing I can imagine that would be funnier is if Joseph Farah chose to do the same sort of analysis on … Joseph Farah.
"I guess that's why God invented me," Farah says. At least he's not claiming to be God, or even to have a direct line to God. Or to Beck, which probably upsets him more, considering all the attention Glenn gets from the same folks Farah would like to con.
"I guess that's the unique position He has bestowed upon me as someone who recognizes everyone needs accountability in their lives and also recognizes the danger of a movement dependent on charismatic celebrity leaders." Like the birther movement, Joseph, in which you keep trying to claim the mantle of leadership?
"And I also want to caution good Americans about behaving like lemmings playing 'follow the leader.'"
Yeah, me, too.
it sounds like you agree. People should be free to question authority including the President, without falling into the same cult of personality that swept Obama into office. I don't question this administration because Beck or someone tells me to, I read the arguments and make up my own mind.
Indeed I do agree, in the case of Obama, Beck and Farah. And I also think that people can read the arguments and come to different conclusions, without the folks on either side being evil. Thanks.
Glenn Beck has the ability to open our eyes wider to what is going on in Government. I think we all can see for ourselves, the actions of Obama and the company he keeps as close advisers. It is refreshing and helpful, to have someone like Beck reinforcing our thoughts with his facts. I haven't heard anyone, in the President's inner circle, dispute anything Beck says. The administration, has done more to harm the USA, then any other in recent history. What a shame! We had so much hope when Obama was elected, now we all can see what a mistake we made. The only thing we have left is our voting power, which we will use in November 2010 and again in 2012.
Joant i totally agree with you!
Lol! What other side are you relating to being evil?
Let me guess! The Right?
I must compliment you this is the best you have done in quite awhile!
Neither side in most political debates is evil. Though obviously the accusation all too frequently comes from both sides.
James what a consortium of rambling comments & innuendos amounting to nothing more than ones opinion of Joseph Farah which may i add i disagree with your analysis of Farah.
"what a consortium of rambling comments & innuendos amounting to nothing more than ones opinion"
Perhaps. If so, that's exactly what Farah offered about Beck, of course.
True! Farah like yourself presented nothing more than your opinions which may i add both of you are entittled to make.
Good article. While Beck says some good things I think we need to have eyes wide open as to where he is really going which is not classic conservatism.
Glenn Beck is not a newsman, or tries tyo tell us what to do. Some things he says with tongue in cheek.
He is for God in our lives. He tells us things we won't or wouldn't be able to find out on our own. Such as who is connected to who or what and how they are. What the administration is doing and how it goes against the Constitution.
Take what he say. Examine it and if you disagree with him fine. If you find some good things in what he says fine as well.
By the way Gary what is "classic conservatism" There is fiscal conervatism (I forget what the other is called) but neither are classic!
I am an ex Glenn Beck fan. I was totally into him,until he refused to take on the{frauds} eligibility. He and O'reilly are both TRAITORS. They are both in a public position to help with this issue,and they have refused,been bought off.whatever. I realize the Saudi's are now huge shareholders in FOX news,I suppose they have been told to leave it alone? Too bad for them in the end game,We the people will do it without them,they can go down with the rest of the commie media.
I see what Glenn Beck and O'Reilly are doing: if they mention "birther" the liberals who are switching over to Fox immediately tune out. If they stay away from the birther question, they can concentrate on teaching liberals to take off the rosy colored glasses and really look at the hundreds of problems Obummer and his radical crew have caused. Why is Fox growing and the liberal stations dying on the vine? It is working, I have noticed a change in some of the liberal newsletters now, they are asking questions and making rude comments about Obummer. Just wait until the Republicans and conservatives take over the house and congress, then there will be people pressing for the truth. Do you really think that a dem house and congress will question his eligibility? Some Republicans have already said that they are for an investigation into the eligibility question. Vote them in, let them start the dirty work….
PS: If you know any liberals, just mention the word "birther" or the birth certificate and watch their eyes glaze over and make a hurried departure….or tell you they would swear on their grandmother's Bible that the Hawaiian BC is honest, so why are people still doubting it?
I believe Beck is correct on what he says on his tv show because the things he tells must be true or the slime obama and his cohorts wouldl be suing Beck for all he has!!!!!! Most of what I see comes out of the mouths of these low life's!!!
By that argument, you must now agree with everything in the New York Times, MSNBC, the Huffington Post, etc.–unless you agree with everything they say about the likes of Beck, Bush, etc.
In fact, it's almost impossible for a public figure to sue for libel and win. Otherwise we'd have never heard of the likes of the National Enquirer, Glenn Beck, Michael Savage, and most political blogs such as this one (and mine, for that matter).
James,
Carol as you well know was referring to exclusively Gleen Beck only! Not The New York Times, ABC,CBS, NBC,MSNBC or The Huffington Post etc. So cut the BS by trying to twist or spin her comment.
GBeck is not a journalist, only an opinion maker and thinker. I have learned more from his shows than I did in school. Doesn't say much about my teachers. GBeck has made his points so clear and provided facts with videos and guests on his show. I admire his courage and his patriotism.
And like GBeck says, "America, investigate this yourself and make up your own mind". Many thanx
to GBeck.
Bans i can not disagree with your comment. I too feel that Gleen Beck is a good man. i do as you have stated ! I investigate on my own & never rely on any one source to formulate my opinions.
James i never stated that voting Obama out of office is the only option! Voting him out of office is but just one of the options available to remove Obama from office.
Naturially it comes to no ones surprise that you would disagree with the majority of Joant's comment. Like most Obama lovers you just do not want to hear any views on issues unless they agree with your views. With the less educated people like yourself we call this tunnell vision.
"you just do not want to hear any views on issues unless they agree with your views"
If that were true I wouldn't be here, would I?
James you are just here to be a irritant! Personally i find you amusing.
So it's good for both of us that I'm here. Thanks.
I would say so! Your being here definitely helps! Keep up the good work with further conveying why Conservative need to vote this November.
Will do.
Thanks!
Glenn Beck,and Judge Napolitano`s believability stops at the – Pay Window – where a "Muslim Prince",and "Keith" hand them their checks,and they accept the checks,and they continue to do what they are told to do,and!! say…..Period.